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W472 VGU

2000 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,647 mi
Last recorded76,647 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 VGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 76,647 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,679 miles

Oil leak

oil lights on but oil level ok

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,334 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil light stays on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,412 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level to high

oil light stays on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,075 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 41,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,124 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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W472 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W472 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W472 VGU registered?

W472 VGU is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W472 VGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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